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One of the many reasons we love Colorado: It’s perfectly acceptable to celebrate a successful workout with a pint of cold craft beer. This summer, join like-minded joggers for the newly-launched Rocky Mountain Brew Runs (RMBR). Each event in the 5k series revolves around a different...

Where: University of Colorado's Human Performance LabWhen: October 29, 2013What: Geoff Van Dyke, 5280's editorial director, runs on a treadmill as Dr. Iñigo San Millán, the director of the Human Perfomance Lab at University of Colorado, charts his progress. Read about how Van...

No smoking…. not even in your parked car? That’s what Boulder’s city manager proposed this week under a sweeping rule that could go into effect later this year and would impact some of the city’s most popular gathering places. The Daily Camera reports that the plan from Jane Brautigam would ban...

Colorado runners know that the weather will to continue to yo-yo for months (we do get snow in May sometimes). What to do on cold days? Art Ives, a Louisville-based running coach and founder of The Way of Running, passed along some tips for running during the chilliest season. Work it: The...

Meteorologists are predicting that this winter will be packed with snow dumps and surges of arctic air. Skiers may cheer, but all that powder will be a challenge for runners. Gear is the best defense against blowing show, chilling wind, and dropping temperatures. Joel Hamilton from...

We hope you had a grand time last night saying goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014. If you had a little too much bubbly, though, you may be nursing your first hangover of the New Year. Well, here’s something to help: A few at-home remedies to help take the edge off your morning-after blues. ...

About a year and a half ago, Geoff Van Dyke, 5280's editorial director, walked into the University of Colorado's Human Performance Lab in the hopes of whipping his 38-year-old body into shape. You can read about his journey to reboot his fitness here—and see how you can deliver on your own New...

Apres-ski normally includes kicking off your boots, sitting by a fire, and picking up a cold beverage. We'll agree this is a complete necessity following a hard day on the slopes. But, this isn't the last chapter after lifts closes down. Most 9-to-5ers on the Front Range battle the I-70...